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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Ald. Jane Grover (7th) attends a City Council meeting. Grover announced Friday that she would be stepping down from City Council at the end of the year to pursue a job in regional planning.

Colleagues recall Ald. Jane Grover’s dedication to Evanston as her resignation nears

December 8, 2015

During her six years on City Council, Ald. Jane Grover (7th) claimed unofficial office space at Linz & Vail coffee shop on Central Street. In the early morning hours, Grover frequently meets with officials...

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Police Chief Richard Eddington spoke at a news conference Monday about the city’s plans to address 11 properties with a history of police activity. Six of the 11 properties are located within a block of Evanston Township High School.

City regroups to address nuisance premises following gunshots, death

November 17, 2015

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, in conjunction with the Evanston police and fire departments, presented a plan Monday to combine the efforts of both departments in combating premises that have a pattern of misconduct...

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl attends a City Council meeting. Tisdahl told aldermen at Monday’s meeting that Evanston’s share of state income taxes will likely get cut due to the state’s growing debt pile.

Aldermen urge movement in state budget impasse

November 10, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis In the state’s fifth month without a budget, aldermen unanimously passed a resolution Monday urging Illinois politicians to work toward the release of certain funds owed...

Evanston resident James Davis fills out paperwork at the city’s second gun buyback event in June 2013. The city has since changed the gun buyback format to allow residents to trade guns for money on a daily basis.

Gun buyback activist questions efficacy of program after recent shootings

October 22, 2015

Less than three years after Evanston resident Carolyn Murray’s son was gunned down on the city’s West Side, Murray stood before City Council speaking again to aldermen about how the gun buyback program...

Hillary Rodham Clinton will appear in Evanston next month for a campaign fundraiser. The Nov. 2 event will be hosted at an Evanston home with tickets priced at $2,700 per person.

Hillary Clinton to fundraise in Evanston next month

October 20, 2015

Hillary Rodham Clinton will appear Nov. 2 at an Evanston fundraiser for her campaign as she makes her second White House bid. The former U.S. secretary of state will attend a Hillary For America event...

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